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Diversifying the sciences at QVCC
The STRONG-CT program is a collaboration between the University of Connecticut (UConn), Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC), Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) and Manchester Community College (MCC). The mission of the program is to increase the diversity in the science field. STRONG-CT targets first generation and historically underrepresented student populations to increase enrollment, retention and graduation of these students from both community college partnering institutions and the University of Connecticut. At QVCC, students upon graduating with their Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences will then transfer to UConn to pursue their Bachelor Degree in the life sciences. There are 13 bachelor degree programs of study under the STRONG-CT Alliance at UConn.
UConn Programs of Study
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
- Biological Sciences
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Environmental Science
- Horticulture
- Molecular and Cell Biology
- Natural Resources
- Nutritional Sciences
- Pathobiology
- Physiology and Neurobiology
- Structural Biology and Biophysics
Students accepted into the program will be identified as STRONG-CT Scholars and are required to participate in a series of events and programs aimed at providing academic support for the core math and science classes, leadership development, and community outreach projects. Mentors will provide the scholars with opportunities to explore different career options that can be utilized with a degree in the life sciences. A textbook stipend is also provided to participants who successfully complete each semester. The STRONG-CT program is dedicated to helping students achieve academic success and as a result increasing diversity in the sciences.
STRONG-CT Requirements
- Meet community college admissions requirements
- Be eligible or be able to progress to college level work in mathematics and English
- Be first generation (parents have not received a Bachelor’s degree) or from a historically underrepresented group (African-American, Latino/a, Native American)
- Intend to pursue life sciences as a major
STRONG-CT Application Process
Apply to QVCC
http://www.qvcc.commnet.edu/admissions.html#Application
Take the QVCC Assessment Test
http://www.qvcc.commnet.edu/lc/assess.html
Apply to STRONG-CT Program (Application, Two Letters of Recommendation, 500 word essay and high school transcripts)
Notification Student will be notified of their STRONG-CT acceptance 2-3 weeks after complete file is submitted.
STRONG-CT Contact Information
For general information about the program please visit the website:
www.strongct.uconn.edu .
To apply, print out the application and letter of recommendation form and return to:
Melissa Philion
STRONG-CT Program
Biological Sciences
Quinebaug Valley Community College
742 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239
Feel free to contact any STRONG-CT staff member below or email your questions to STRONG-CT@Uconn.edu .
Co-Principal Investigator & Director
Melissa Philion
Biology Instructor
mphilion@qvcc.commnet.edu,
412-7227
